Cal Standout Evan Weaver Named Lott Impact Trophy Player Of The Week 02

NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – Evan Weaver, Cal’s outstanding and reliable linebacker, has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week.

The 6-3, 235-pound senior from Spokane, Washington had another big game for the Bears, recording a career-tying 18 tackles (14 solo) with two tackles for losses and a forced fumble in Cal’s win over No. 14 ranked Washington, 20-19.

Last season, Weaver recorded 159 tackles, sixth most in the nation. He has 272 career tackles and is in the Top Ten all-time for Cal. Weaver has started 21 games and played in 39 of 40 games since joining the program.

He is a 2019 nominee for the Butkus Award, the Bednarik Award and the Nagurski Award in addition to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Award.

Weaver was named a team captain this summer and said: “To be put on that pedestal and trusted by so many guys is truly an honor.”

Cal will receive $1,000 for its general scholarship fund in recognition of his performance.

The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation sponsors the Lott IMPACT Trophy and has donated more than $1.5 million to universities and charities throughout the country in 15 years.

Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy in Week Two:

Joe Bachie, LB, Sr., Michigan State: Had 7 tackles, one for a loss and one pass defended quarterback hurry in win over Western Michigan, 51-17.

Troy Dye, LB, Sr., Oregon: Had two quarterback hurries and two tackles for losses with four total tackles in win over Nevada, 77-6.

A.J. Epenesa, DL, Sr., Iowa: Had four quarterback hurries, a sack and three tackles in shutout win over Rutgers, 30-0.

Cale Garrett, LB, Sr., Missouri: Led team with 7 tackles, two for losses and one sack in win over West Virginia, 38-7.